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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.  
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GENERAL MANUFACTURING AND RENEWABLE INDUSTRIES
(TRADE AND INVESTMENT)
POSITION CODE: 200111
TASK Grade 14 (R487 140 – R677 256 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 
Qualifications and experience required:  
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of five years' relevant experience
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications
  • Valid Code B driver's license.
 
Key attributes and competencies: 
  • The candidate must be current in their thinking and knowledge of the major planning and public policy issues affecting the global economy today.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to work well with people from all sectors of a very diverse community, as well as the organization.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Leadership and management skills. 
 
 
Job purpose: 
  • This position is responsible for establishing and administering a program that focuses on environmental, economic and social sustainability. The Assistant Director will work with internal and external contacts to develop policies and oversee projects that benefit the long-term industrialization of the Nelson Mandela Bay economy.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for industry support and promoting investments within the manufacturing and renewable energy industry. This may include presenting opportunities in a wide range of manufacturing and renewable energy projects such as assembling, processing, wind farm development, small scale hydro, biomass, solar and tidal. Experience in the investment promotion environment including an involvement in development issues covering business cases etc. is desirable.
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As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, a medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment. 
 
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Applications must be made and submitted electronically; hand delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted. 
 
Kindly note that all applications for employment should be completed and submitted online on the municipal website. 
 
The completed application form must be submitted electronically from this site, accompanied by certified and scanned copies of academic qualifications and a CV.
 
Please complete one employment application form per vacancy. 
 
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel: 041 506 3259.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2020 before 14h00.
 
APPLY ONLINE